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Carolina Wilga Issues First Public Statement After 11-Day Outback Ordeal

Now recovering in a Perth hospital after surviving 11 days in the outback, she credits search teams alongside her rescuer, farmer Tania Henley, with saving her life.

A statement from Carolina Wilga."First and foremost, I want to express a huge thank you from the bottom of my heart – a thank you that truly comes from the depth of my soul! For all the incredible supports during the search for me."Previously, I didn’t know where my place was in a culture on the other side of the world to my own, but now, I feel a part of it. I am deeply impressed by the courage, helpfulness, and warmth that has been shown to me here. Western Australia has taught me what it really means to be part of a true community. Here, humanity, solidarity, and care for one another are what truly matter – and in the end, that’s what counts most."I am certain that I survived only thanks to this incredible outpouring of support. The thought of all the people who believed in me, searched for me, and kept hoping for me gave me the strength to carry on during my darkest moments. For this, I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart."Especially to the police investigators, searchers, the German Consulate, the medical staff and the wonderful nurses who took care of me with so much compassion. My deepest thanks also go to every single person who simply thought of me – and of course, to my rescuer and angel, Tania!"Some people might wonder why I even left my car, even though I had water, food, and clothing there. The answer is: I lost control of the car and rolled down a slope. In the crash, I hit my head significantly. As a result of the accident, I left my car in a state of confusion and got lost."I am simply beyond grateful to have survived.Thank you Australia – you are amazing."
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Overview

  • On July 14, Wilga shared a statement from Fiona Stanley Hospital thanking police investigators, searchers, the German Consulate, medical staff and her rescuer Tania Henley.
  • She revealed that a crash in Karroun Hill Nature Reserve left her head injured and disoriented, prompting her to abandon her van and walk more than 30 kilometres in confusion.
  • A police helicopter located her abandoned vehicle on July 10 before a chance encounter with farmer Tania Henley on July 11 led to her rescue.
  • Western Australia Police say she survived 11 nights by rationing minimal food, drinking rainwater and sheltering in spots including a cave during extreme temperature swings.
  • State officials are urging tourists to carry personal locator beacons and remain with vehicles when stranded after Wilga’s ordeal.